{"id":771525,"date":"2026-02-28T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=771525"},"modified":"2026-02-27T13:04:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T13:04:40","slug":"al-bustan-festival-2026-upcoming-performances-you-cant-miss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/771525\/al-bustan-festival-2026-upcoming-performances-you-cant-miss\/","title":{"rendered":"Al Bustan Festival 2026: Upcoming Performances You Can&#8217;t Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"    <button class=\"sideconvo-button button-compact\">         <svg         xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"         width=\"64\"         height=\"64\"         viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"         fill=\"none\">         <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_5407_120)\">             <mask                 id=\"mask0_5407_120\"                 style=\"mask-type:luminance\"                 maskUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"                 x=\"0\"                 y=\"0\"                 width=\"64\"                 height=\"64\">                 <path d=\"M64 0H0V64H64V0Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>             <\/mask>             <g mask=\"url(#mask0_5407_120)\">                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64ZM38.4702 14.815C38.0702 14.815 37.6702 15.035 37.5002 15.475L33.7702 24.935C32.4352 28.325 29.7502 31.01 26.3602 32.345L16.9002 36.075C16.0202 36.425 16.0202 37.67 16.9002 38.02L26.3602 41.75C29.7502 43.085 32.4352 45.77 33.7702 49.16L37.5002 58.62C37.6752 59.06 38.0752 59.28 38.4702 59.28C38.8652 59.28 39.2702 59.06 39.4402 58.62L43.1702 49.16C44.5052 45.77 47.1902 43.085 50.5802 41.75L60.0402 38.02C60.9202 37.67 60.9202 36.425 60.0402 36.075L50.5802 32.345C47.1902 31.01 44.5052 28.325 43.1702 24.935L39.4402 15.475C39.2652 15.035 38.8652 14.815 38.4702 14.815ZM14.4702 29.125L11.9802 24.57C11.9452 24.505 11.8902 24.45 11.8202 24.41L7.26516 21.92C6.62516 21.57 6.62516 20.655 7.26516 20.305L11.8202 17.815C11.8852 17.78 11.9402 17.725 11.9752 17.66L14.4652 13.105C14.8152 12.465 15.7302 12.465 16.0802 13.105L18.5702 17.66C18.6052 17.725 18.6602 17.78 18.7302 17.82L23.2852 20.31C23.9252 20.66 23.9252 21.575 23.2852 21.925L18.7302 24.415C18.6652 24.45 18.6102 24.505 18.5752 24.57L16.0852 29.125C15.7352 29.765 14.8202 29.765 14.4702 29.125Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M32 10.7351C33.6569 10.7351 35 9.39196 35 7.73511C35 6.07825 33.6569 4.73511 32 4.73511C30.3431 4.73511 29 6.07825 29 7.73511C29 9.39196 30.3431 10.7351 32 10.7351Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>             <\/g>         <\/g>         <defs>             <clipPath id=\"clip0_5407_120\">                 <rect width=\"64\" height=\"64\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect>             <\/clipPath>         <\/defs>     <\/svg>        <span class=\"sideconvo_button\"  data-sideconvo-message=\"Ramadan events \ud83c\udf19\" data-sideconvo-mode=\"CHAT\" data-sideconvo-customCTATitle=\"Discover Ramadan events \ud83c\udf19\" data-sideconvo-customCTAPlacement=\"TITLE_TAG\">             Discover Ramadan events \ud83c\udf19        <\/span>         <div class=\"hoverEffect\">             <div><\/div>         <\/div>     <\/button>     <style>      <\/style>    <p>Lebanon&#8217;s most prestigious cultural tradition has returned to take center stage. This year, the Al Bustan International Festival celebrates its 32nd edition with the heartwarming theme of &#8220;Family &amp; Friends,&#8221; bringing together world-class virtuosos, legendary ensembles, and rising stars in a series of intimate performances.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Here are the upcoming performances that you can&#8217;t miss!<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DU_DiWTAg_k\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-sir-bryn-terfel-amp-yerevan-youth-orchestra-puccini-s-gianni-schicchi\"><strong>1. Sir Bryn Terfel &amp; Yerevan Youth Orchestra, Puccini\u2019s <em>Gianni Schicchi<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 8:30 PM<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Under the patronage of the Italian Embassy, this operatic centerpiece features the world-renowned Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel in the title role. A sharp, witty one-act opera, this performance brings a massive international cast to the Emile Bustani stage. It\u2019s a rare chance to see a global opera star of this caliber perform in Lebanon alongside the talented Yerevan Youth Orchestra.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antoineticketing.com\/events\/5369\/a-family-affair-puccini-rsquo-s-gianni-schicchi-al-bustan-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to book your tickets.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DVGiXK1iANp\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-renaud-capucon-paul-zientara-amp-krzysztof-michalski-goldberg-variations\"><strong>2. Renaud Capu\u00e7on, Paul Zientara &amp; Krzysztof Michalski, <em>Goldberg Variations<\/em> <\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Monday, March 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Celebrated violinist Renaud Capu\u00e7on returns to the festival with a profound exploration of Bach\u2019s <em>Goldberg Variations<\/em>. Joined by Paul Zientara on viola and Krzysztof Michalski on cello, this performance offers a refined, intimate string trio arrangement of one of the most complex and beautiful masterpieces in the classical canon.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antoineticketing.com\/events\/5387\/variations-goldberg-une-aria-et-sa-descendance-al-bustan-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to book your tickets.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUdJMzcDVyR\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-renaud-capucon-amp-guillaume-bellom-aimez-vous-brahms\"><strong>3. Renaud Capu\u00e7on &amp; Guillaume Bellom, <em>Aimez-vous Brahms?<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 8:30 PM<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>For those who can&#8217;t get enough of Capu\u00e7on, he returns the very next night for an evening dedicated to Johannes Brahms. Accompanied by Guillaume Bellom on piano, they will perform three of Brahms&#8217; most iconic violin sonatas. It\u2019s the ultimate &#8220;date night&#8221; performance for anyone who loves high-emotion, romantic classical music.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antoineticketing.com\/events\/5368\/aimez-vous-brahms-al-bustan-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to book your tickets.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-yerevan-youth-orchestra-amp-notre-dame-university-choir-dvorak-s-sacred-masterpiece\"><strong>4. Yerevan Youth Orchestra &amp; Notre Dame University Choir, <em>Dvo\u0159\u00e1k\u2019s Sacred Masterpiece<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Taking place in the breathtaking Saint-Joseph Jesuit Church in Monnot, this performance of Dvo\u0159\u00e1k\u2019s <em>Stabat Mater<\/em> (A Mother\u2019s Prayer) is set to be a spiritual highlight of the festival. With a full choir, orchestra, and four soloists, the acoustics of the Monnot church will amplify the deep emotional weight of this sacred work.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antoineticketing.com\/events\/5370\/a-mother-rsquo-s-prayer-dvo-ak-rsquo-s-sacred-masterpiece-al-bustan-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to book your tickets.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DVOrBaEDMcV\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-dvorak-s-stabat-mater-a-mother-s-prayer\"><strong>5. <\/strong><strong>Dvo\u0159\u00e1k\u2019s <em>Stabat Mater<\/em> (A Mother\u2019s Prayer)<\/strong><\/h3>    <p><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p id=\"h-5\">Set in the stunning Saint-Joseph Jesuit Church in Monnot, this sacred masterpiece features the Notre Dame University Choir and the Yerevan Youth Orchestra. The acoustics of the church combined with Dvo\u0159\u00e1k\u2019s soul-stirring choral work make this a spiritual highlight of the season.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antoineticketing.com\/events\/5370\/a-mother-rsquo-s-prayer-dvo-ak-rsquo-s-sacred-masterpiece-al-bustan-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to book your tickets.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-the-ayoub-sisters-family-strings-and-pop\">6. <strong>The Ayoub Sisters, <em>Family, Strings and Pop<\/em><\/strong> <\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 8:30 PM<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Sarah and Laura Ayoub bring their viral, multi-instrumental energy to Beirut. Known for blending classical training with Arabic influences and pop hits, the sisters will be backed by the Lebanese String Orchestra. This is the festival\u2019s most &#8220;accessible&#8221; and high-energy show\u2014perfect if you want a night that feels as much like a celebration as a concert.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antoineticketing.com\/events\/5371\/family-strings-and-pop-al-bustan-2026\">here<\/a> to book your tickets.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DHoEUaeNuj7\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-trio-hermes-beethoven-amp-brahms\">7. <strong>Trio H\u00e8rmes: Beethoven &amp; Brahms<\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Monday, March 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Winners of multiple international awards, this all-female Italian trio performs Beethoven\u2019s &#8220;Archduke&#8221; Trio and Brahms\u2019 Piano Trio No. 3. Expect technical precision and a deep, intuitive musical dialogue between three young stars.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antoineticketing.com\/events\/5372\/trio-hermes-al-bustan-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to book your tickets.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVQSGWtjd9A\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-makedonissimo-family-and-friends-in-concert\">8. <strong>Makedonissimo: <em>Family and Friends in Concert<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 8:30 PM<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Led by pianist Simon Trp\u010deski, this quintet reinvents Macedonian folk music with a classical twist. It\u2019s a vibrant, rhythmic performance that perfectly captures the festival&#8217;s theme of heritage and cultural friendship.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antoineticketing.com\/events\/5374\/makedonissimo-family-and-friends-in-concert-al-bustan-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to book your tickets.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-trio-moreau-schubert-en-famille\"><strong>9. Trio Moreau, <em>Schubert en Famille<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Embodying the festival&#8217;s theme of &#8220;Family &amp; Friends,&#8221; the Moreau brothers (J\u00e9r\u00e9mie on piano, Edgar on cello, and David on violin) take on the works of Schubert. There is a specific kind of musical chemistry that only siblings share, and seeing these three world-class French musicians perform together is a masterclass in artistic intuition.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antoineticketing.com\/events\/5372\/trio-hermes-al-bustan-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to book your tickets.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Trio-Moreau-980x552-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-771527\" style=\"width:573px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Trio-Moreau-980x552-1.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Trio-Moreau-980x552-1-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Trio-Moreau-980x552-1-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Trio-Moreau-980x552-1-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-geniusas-duo-strings-attached\">10. <strong>Geniu\u0161as Duo: <em>Strings Attached<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM (AUB Assembly Hall)<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Husband-and-wife piano duo Lukas Geniu\u0161as and Anna Geniushene perform a four-hand piano recital featuring Schubert, Friedman, and Rachmaninov\u2019s <em>Symphonic Dances<\/em>. A powerhouse performance in the historic setting of AUB.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antoineticketing.com\/events\/5377\/strings-attached-al-bustan-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to book your tickets.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DRSIwFljYhe\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Julien-Laferri\u00e8re Au Carr\u00e9<\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Monday, March 16, 2026 at 8:30 PM (St. Elie Church, Kantari)<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Sibling duo Victor Julien-Laferri\u00e8re (cello) and Alice Julien-Laferri\u00e8re (violin) perform a unique program of H\u00e4ndel and Bach. The intimacy of the Kantari church provides the perfect backdrop for this brother-sister musical conversation.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antoineticketing.com\/events\/5380\/julien-laferriere-au-carre-al-bustan-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to book your tickets.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. The Tango Family<\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 8:30 PM<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>A dramatic night of Tango featuring Gloria Campaner on piano and Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi on bandoneon, accompanied by professional dancers. It\u2019s a passionate tribute to the works of Piazzolla and Gardel that brings the fire of Argentina to Beit Mery.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antoineticketing.com\/events\/5381\/the-tango-family-al-bustan-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to book your tickets.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fotone-3-EN-1024x568.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-771530\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.8028547439126785;width:553px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fotone-3-EN-1024x568.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fotone-3-EN-600x333.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fotone-3-EN-250x139.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fotone-3-EN-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Fotone-3-EN.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-julian-amp-james-joseph-jazz-and-family-brothers-in-sync\"><strong>13. Julian &amp; James Joseph: <\/strong><em>Jazz and Family Brothers in Sync<\/em><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Friday, March 20, 2026 at 8:30 PM<\/p>    <p>Jazz takes the lead as brothers Julian and James Joseph bring an evening of improvisation and standards. This is the festival\u2019s soulful side, proving that the &#8220;Family &amp; Friends&#8221; theme extends across every genre.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.antoineticketing.com\/events\/5382\/jazz-and-family-brothers-in-sync-al-bustan-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to book your tickets.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Grand Finale: Jahida Wehbe \u2013 <em>The Poets Family<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Date &amp; Time:<\/strong> Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 8:30 PM<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>The festival concludes with the evocative voice of Jahida Wehbe. 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